All Consuming : Bohdel

Consumed "Bride and Prejudice"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:46:51 GMT

Bride and Prejudice

WORTH IT!

Consumed "The Cider House Rules - John Irving"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:46:10 GMT

The Cider House Rules - John Irving

WORTH IT!

Consumed "plan b: further thoughts on faith"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:28:11 GMT

plan b: further thoughts on faith

by anne lamotte

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:13:47 GMT

Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

by Andrew Dominik

WORTH IT!

Consumed "The Dark Knight"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:55:38 GMT

The Dark Knight

by Christopher Nolan

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Wall-E"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:01:15 GMT

Wall-E

WORTH IT!

It had its downside, but for the most part... (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:21:48 GMT

Into the Wild

by Sean Penn

This was a beautiful movie. I was amazed that, contrary to reviews I’d read and heard, I ended up really disliking the subject. He misinterpreted so much great reading! But watching someone make these mistakes and seeing the grief of family and friends really hit a nerve and turned this movie into something much deeper than what I had expected (and, yes, I did expect the final outcome, I had just expected to agree more with the young man’s decisions).

My main problem with this movie is probably a plus for many: I was taken out of it every time Eddie Vedder sang. His voice is too iconic for a movie of this depth. I wanted to lose myself in the landscape and the problems of this youth, instead I kept being reminded of my own adolescence and high school dances.

A story about "Soon I Will Be Invincible: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:59:11 GMT

Soon I Will Be Invincible: A Novel

by Austin Grossman

I listened to this from Audible. It was fantastic. However, it would have been nice if there had been some sort of editor around to help the actors/readers pronounce specific words. Like, “Celtic,” “battle royale,” “address” (the speech, as opposed to “address” the place where something is located), “coup de etat”, etc. It’s difficult to believe someone’s a genius when they can’t speak their mother tongue.

A story about "Brick"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 11:36:11 GMT

Brick

This movie was UNBELIEVABLE! SOOOO good. Seriously need to watch it again, as they all talk so fast in words I don’t always catch.

If you love Film Noir you will most likely love this movie. Even without seeing noir, like my husband, you will most likely love this movie.

ARG! It’s impossible to talk about without giving anything away!

A story about "Sky High (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:54:47 GMT

Sky High (Widescreen Edition)

by Mike Mitchell (VI)

This was cute. I really liked the guy who played Warren Peace. Great insomnia movie, which is what I used it for.

I've already started two mixes. (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:52:36 GMT

Memory Almost Full

by Paul McCartney

Holy, holy, holy goodness! This is an album full of real life emotions, and it’s so perfect. The only song I do not perfectly LOVE is 222, I just don’t get it. But the album is powerful, yet light, It’s like The Ginger People’s Ginger Juice: you recognize the flavor, and everything seems really familiar, but it’s the first time you’ve ever had something so not sweet and sticky. It’s just completely … i dunno, honest?

This is an album full of songs you could build playlists or mix tapes around. They’re all so solid they could hold almost anything together.

A story about "Fever Pitch (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:51:35 GMT

Fever Pitch (Widescreen Edition)

by Peter Farrelly

This movie is getting a bad rap, but I seriously enjoyed it. Maybe you need to know people like Ben to have fun with it. Red Sox fandom, it can be like a religion. I’ve known these guys. I’ve grown up with these guys. I’ve dumped these guys. I’m interested to read Hornby’s book, because I’ve heard it’s a lot better, and, quite frankly, I could see that. But it’s a fun movie, and if you like baseball, lived in Boston, or just like Drew Barrymore or Jimmy Fallon (how do I get my husband to dress like that?) I think you’ll enjoy it.

One minor problem: I hate Drew Barrymore’s “cutesy.” I don’t know how else to say that, but sometimes she seems she’s just a little too aware of exactly how cute she can be.

The Poor Man's Neverending Story (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:21:27 GMT

The Adventures of SharkBoy and LavaGirl in 3-D

by Robert Rodriquez

There are some movies I want to see because they look good, and there are some movies I see because my head hurts and I need something stupid to watch and it’s on TV. This is the latter, but it was more entertaining than I expected. The characters are cute and sympathetic, the plot moves quickly, and it’s just cute. But I don’t understand why someone would get it for their kids when the Neverending Story is out there. It teaches the same lessons, with a lot better story telling.

Snow White Can Kick Your Ass (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:59:38 GMT

Shrek the Third

by Raman Hui

Man. Seriously fun movie. Great, fun soundtrack. Justin Timberlake can act (especially given that it’s really hard to do voice-over (or so I’ve heard)). Almost as good as the first one, SHADOWS and LIGHT were UNBELIEVABLE! And the part with Snow White is the most kick-ass thing I’ve ever seen in a theater.

More Bugs' Life than Toy Story...

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:51:11 GMT

Cars (Widescreen Edition)

but wonderful all the same. Cute, with lots of Pixar-in-jokes as we have come to expect from them (though couldn’t find the reference to Finding Nemo, anyone got it?).

The theme of the story is fabulous, too. Not only does Lightning learn to respect the contributions of others, but he also learns to be more self-dependent.

Mouse Core (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Thu, 17 May 2007 17:59:03 GMT

We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank

by Modest Mouse

Not only is this the most accessible Modest Mouse album I’ve had the pleasure of consuming, it is also the one that I feel most gets into the essence of Modest Mouse. It’s simply fabulous. And beautiful in a way I wouldn’t expect from Modest Mouse previously.

It’s a change your life album, or close to it.

A story about "Mission - Impossible III (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:58:37 GMT

Mission - Impossible III (Widescreen Edition)

by J.J. Abrams

Okay, Tom Cruise is awful, the plot is predictable, the whole movie follows the same pattern as every other “summer block buster” suspense action movie.

But was it worth the time I spent watching it, knitting, munching on popcorn and laughing at the really awful lines and Cruise’s expressions (as well as my inability to imagine any chemistry between him and his wife)? Yeah, it was.

A story about "Pan's Labyrinth (Two-Disc Special Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:34:12 GMT

Pan's Labyrinth (Two-Disc Special Edition)

by Guillermo del Toro

Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! such a gorgeous, perfect, lovely movie.

A story about "Happy Feet (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:32:17 GMT

Happy Feet (Widescreen Edition)

by George Miller (II)

Oh my god! Awful! Seriously. I was looking forward to watching it, and I agree with almost all of the points that the movie makes, but this movie was completely dribble. I swear it was set up to brainwash your children.

I strongly recommend watching this before you put it on in front of your children. No swearing, no violence, just a really strong message.

Not Just for Runners (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:08:01 GMT

Running & Being: The Total Experience

by George Sheehan

This book is able to describe why we love to move, why we should love to move, and why we love to watch others move. Meditations on what we derive from running or other forms of play fill this book. As it is comprised of essays it is easy to pick up and read for a few minutes while on the train, going to bed, or wherever. I also found that I WANTED to put it down after each essay, so that I might reflect on what was said.

Seriously amazing.

Why I recommend "Stranger Than Fiction"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bohdel) — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:28:05 GMT

Stranger Than Fiction

by Marc Forster

This movie is beautiful and fun and literate. Very meta. Maggie Gyllenhaal is the girl I most aspire to be. The romance is completely believable and sweet and great in so many ways.

The absolute greatest thing, though, is the Motion Graphic Design! It is nearly it’s own character. Beautiful, simplistic, able to explain difficult concepts about our beloved hero with minimal confusion. And funny! Motion Graphics with a sense of humor! Seriously amazing.

And everyone is cast perfectly. It’s really a great, entertaining movie.